Now that spring is officially here, are you considering revamping or improving your landscape? Here are some points to consider.

What is the architectural style of your home? Is it French Country, Mediterranean, Prairie, or one of the other RH styles? Your landscaping should complement the style of your home. A traditional English or French country house will fit better with a traditional style formal garden while a modern Prairie would be better suited with a sleek minimalistic structured landscape. The accompanying photos of homes around RH showcase various landscape styles.

A second factor to consider is investing in focal points to get the most bang for your buck.  A focal point in the sightline of the main entrance to the house enhances the curb appeal. Other locations of focal points could be the stoop leading from the house to your backyard; or at a backyard destination like a patio, porch, or pool house; or simply a sight you see from your kitchen window, family room window or master window. You get the picture. A focal point could be a statue, a fountain, or an interesting structure; a single plant with striking architectural features; a grouping of brightly colored potted plants; or it could be a uniform repetitive row of identical plants or planters. Some examples of focal points are captured in the photos below. 

Very often, meeting the above two criteria are adequate to take your landscaping from blah to brilliant